Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Destroyer War Badge, By Schwerin Auction 5 mm (w) x 91

5 mm (w) x 91

The obverse crossguard features the embossed

IMP) engraved to: 805262 L

(but) Arteries (were) slightly thickened

its number was C 60/5

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Destroyer War Badge, By Schwerin Auction 5 mm (w) x 91(Zerstrerkriegsabzeichen). Constructed of gilded and silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, topped by a German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, with a central destroyer cutting through waves, the reverse with a block hinge and horizontal banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, with a top stabilizer, maker marked SCHWERIN, BERLIN, measuring 45. 23 mm (w) x 53. 67 mm (h), weighing 24. 9 grams, in near